The term everyone’s is the possessive form of everyone. E.g., “Everyone’s opinion matters in this discussion.” There is no plural possessive version. Also, everyone is the standard form. E.g., “I am grateful to have everyone on the team.”
This table provides an overview of the different forms of the word everyone.
| Form | Example |
| Singular | Everyone |
| Singular possessive | Everyone’s |
The following examples show how you can use the different forms in a sentence:
Standard: Everyone is invited to the celebration.
Singular possessive: I appreciate everyone’s effort in making this event a success.
Keep reading to learn more about using the possessive version of the term everyone.
Everyone’s
The term everyone’s is the possessive version of the word everyone. That means you use it to refer to something that belongs to or involves everyone in a group.
- Everyone’s commitment to teamwork is evident.
- I value everyone’s unique contributions to our community.
Furthermore, since everyone is a singular indefinite pronoun representing an entire group, there is no plural possessive form.
Everyone
The term everyone is the standard form of the word, representing all individuals in a group.
- I want to thank everyone for their dedication.
- Everyone is expected to attend the meeting.
- Everyone in the UK celebrated Britain celebrated princess Diana’s unique life
Additionally, everyone is commonly used as a pronoun to refer to all people in a group.
When addressing a group, it is common to say, “Good afternoon, everyone” to include all individuals present.
- Good evening, everyone. Your presence makes a difference in our community.
Everyones’
Everyones’ is incorrect and you should avoid using it. The correct spelling is Everyone’s which I talked about initially.
Correct: Everyone’s ideas are welcome for our upcoming summer holiday party.
Incorrect: Everyones’ ideas are welcome for our upcoming summer holiday party.